Namma Metro Fare Hike Controversy

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Latest · 13 Feb 2026

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) postponed the implementation of a planned fare hike for Namma Metro due to political pressure.

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6Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Bengaluru metro fare revision sparks political slugfest

7Feb

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The BJP claims Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar halted Namma Metro fare hikes, but BMRCL denies receiving any such directive.

8Feb

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Congress leaders Dinesh Gundu Rao, Siddaramaiah, and D.K. Shivakumar affirmed no internal divisions within the party.

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Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has postponed the implementation of a planned fare increase for Namma Metro after public outcry and political pressure.

9Feb

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained while protesting against the proposed Namma Metro fare hike in Bengaluru.

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Karnataka ASHA workers are protesting for a promised monthly honorarium of ₹10,000, while BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained for protesting against proposed Namma Metro fare hikes.

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Following public protests and political pressure, the Karnataka government will recalculate Namma Metro fares using the Delhi Metro's formula.

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Following a reassessment, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar agreed to pause the proposed fare hike.

13Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) postponed the implementation of a planned fare hike for Namma Metro due to political pressure.

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